This week as I’ve been thinking about motherhood and creating a home I’ve also had the pleasure of reading a collection of biographies of some great women. Volume three in the Women of Faith in the Latter Days series covers women born between 1846-1870. These women were each amazing as they recognized their individuals strengths, […]
Power to Become {Review + Giveaway}
Power to Become: Spiritual Patterns for Pressing Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ by David A. Bednar has guided me to learn more about my own journey to become more like the Savior. Elder Bednar doesn’t provide answers, rather he provides insights to help you look for and receive your own answers for your own […]
One Little Match {Book Review}
If you were to ask my kids, “What is one story you remember from General Conference?” Almost all of them would answer, “When Pres. Monson talked about lighting a fire when he was a boy.” The book One Little Match expounds on the story adding more details about the boy Thomas S. Monson and his […]
Does This Insecurity Make Me Look Fat? {Book Review}
Have you ever had the experience of being the last one on a crowded elevator? How about be the last one and then have nothing happen after the doors close, only to then have a warning blast over the speakers, “Weight overload. There is too much weight on this elevator. Weight overload.” Embarrassing, right? Michelle […]
I Will Lead You Along, The Life of Henry B. Eyring {review}
Applesauce will never be the same for me again, not after reading this excerpt in the new book I Will Lead You Along about the life of Henry B. Eyring. Hal, as Henry was called, had dreamed of having a family of his own since he was a little boy. He felt angst over it […]
The Kindling & Penumbras – books by Braden Bell (review)
Connor Dell didn’t mean to set anyone’s gym shorts on fire. He didn’t know it would happen – he didn’t know it could happen. And if he had known, he never would have – well, that might be going too far. It started in seventh period science. The Kindling by Braden Bell is exciting and […]
Consider the Blessings Book Review
My favorite season, of gratitude and giving, is almost upon us. I love reflecting upon the tender mercies the Lord bestows upon me and my family, especially those which at first glance do not seem to be blessings but later are evidenced to be small miracles of love. Oh, it makes my heart swell with […]
Written on Our Hearts Review and Giveaway
Right now in seminary we are just getting to the chapters in 2 Nephi where Isaiah is quoted extensively. Anyone that has read Isaiah knows how hard it can be to understand and apply his words….unless you take one phrase at a time. As you begin to study a phrase here and a phrase there […]
The Romney Family Table
I firmly believe the kitchen can be a holy place. It is where we, as mothers (and some fathers), spend a great majority of our time preparing meals, baking goodies, doing dishes, and most importantly of all, enjoying the company of our family as we gather to cook and eat together. If you think about […]
Books for Children That Exemplify Happy Family Relationships by Jill Wright
All you bibliophiles do a little happy dance! Today’s guest post is full of great book recommendations! Jill, the author, also has a wonderful blog with terrific ideas for teaching and studying the scriptures. Visit her at LDS Scripture Literacy. Early on in our family we had the opportunity to think about what we wanted […]
The Not Even Once Club
“Not even once!” That’s the secret password for a special club, a club Tyler wants to join. Before he can, he has to pass the test. Will he make the right choice? Written by Wendy Watson Nelson with delightful illustrations by Brandon Dorman, The Not Even Once Club is a fun and engaging way for […]
To read a book
A thunderstorm raging outside, a cozy spot to curl up, a big bag of peanut M&Ms, and a good book to read – those elements created a perfect day in my childhood. I love to read! I can thank both my parents for passing that love of reading on to my siblings and me. So […]
21 Principles by Richard G. Scott
Way back in 1991 {whoa has it really been 23 years?} I spoke at my 8th grade graduation ceremony. I remember my English teacher, Mrs. Humble, making me practice my speech in front of her. “Speak more slowly, Montse dear. It’s hard for Southerners to understand your Yankee accent.” I expected some pretty harsh critique […]
The Gift of Giving Life
Giving life – growing, nurturing, sustaining another inside you – is truly a gift given to women. Having recently birthed our tenth child I can attest to that divine calling. Two years ago before giving birth to Ganache, I had the pleasure of reading a book with a unique mission. The Gift of Giving Life […]
One Drop at a Time – Service Idea and a Giveaway
A few facts about honeybees: They live a short lifespan, anywhere from four weeks to four months A colony of bees can range from 20,000 to 60,000 bees To produce one pound of honey the hive must collective visit millions of flowers and travel the equivalent of two times around the world The contribution of […]